Absolute BEST skin care/esthetics experience possible I have been going to Michelle for over a decade for all my skin care & waxing essentials. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her trade and is truly gifted. I went to Michelle every month for facials and brow waxing/tints and always left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ultimately looking my best. She carries the whole Dermalogica line and is really great with recommending the right products. If she hadn't left Colorado, I would still be going to her for my monthly spa treatments. I will definitely see her when I visit Tahoe. I strongly suggest going to Michelle. Overall an amazing person and awesome experience! read more

I met Michelle about 10 years ago and I thank my lucky stars ever day that I did! I wish I could leave 10 stars for her, one for every year that she has helped me with my eyebrows, waxing and facials! She is the BEST brow artist there is. Just plain and simple, my brows were a total wreck when I first met her. Now they are consistently beautiful and full. She works miracles to get the perfect brow shape for your face. Before I met Michelle mine were thin and a little patchy. She worked very hard to get them back for me. My brows are now full and perfect every day, all because of Michelle! Along with brow shaping, Michelle is an expert at waxing. I get my lip waxed by her on the regular, and I always leave feeling gorgeous. Michelle is also a fabulous skin care expert and I've never had a better facial! I've even gone to some more pricey salons with friends for facials, but those never held a candle to Michelle. She is extremely knowledgeable and is always willing to explain to you about her skin care essentials and how to best care for your particular type of skin. There is so much that Michelle can do for you to help you feel great in your skin and to maintain your look once you get home. I can't say enough wonderful things about Michelle! She's an expert in her field and I've never met anyone who compares. Go with Michelle and 10 years later, you'll be thanking yourself every day that you did! read more

Michelle is an actual eye brow artist. I trust no one but her with my girls and she (literally) never disappoints. I naturally have super unshapely brows. They are both huge and look like they could have come from two completely different homo erectus. With Michelle's ever precise technique, I feel like Cara Delevingne every time I leave her space. She truly has a vision and knows what looks great on my face. She even put me on a grow-in plan the first time I went in. Her natural eye is unmatched. Also she's such a peach. I love getting to catch up with her. It always goes by so fast (...for me )! read more

Michelle is awesome! I have naturally curly eyebrows and she is good at shaping and waxing and love the tint she does on them. I constantly get compliments on my eyebrows but the credit all goes to Michelle! She also has some great skin care products! The added bonus of going to Michelle is besides her making everyone prettier, she is just cool and fun to talk to. I highly recommend Urban Renewal. read more

I went here a couple of years ago to get my hair dyed completely pink from pink and brown. It turned out pink and yellow and brick red. More upsetting was that the entire back of my $40 shirt had been bleached and dyed pink as well. I was able to get the pink out, but you can't get bleach out. When I returned to get my hair redone, I brought the shirt and was told that the owner said unless I had the receipt for it, I would get no reimbursement for it. I had bought the shirt over 8 months ago, and I don't horde receipts because that's weird. When I asked to speak with the manager, she refused to see me. The stylist redid my hair, putting brown back in it to cover up the weird spots. It wasn't exactly what I wanted, but I still liked it. However, the shirt debacle is enough to have made this the worst experience I have ever had in a salon. read more

I mean this is a 10/5. I have been seeing Michelle since I was 21. I am now 44. She is the BEST at eyebrows, lashes, waxing, and facials. I get so many compliments on how she helps my thinning brows and eyelashes look amazing. I do not think I could trust anyone more in my life with my face. She is flexible, funny, understanding and is never trying to sell anything. I will have to fly to see her as I will not let anyone else touch my face. She is warm, friendly, and a great person to call home. read more

The women at Urban Renewal are talented, friendly, and their services are fairly priced. If you need your hair colored and cut, go see Andrea. If you need someone fun to talk to, go see Andrea. If you need someone who is quick and gets the job done fast, go see...eh. Go see someone else. Andrea takes her time and makes sure she does it right - this can be both a blessing and a curse, especially if you're on a schedule. I get my eyebrows shaped by Michelle and she does a spectacular job. The first time I had the shaping done, she followed up the appointment by suggesting I buy a product for my dry skin that cost approximately the GDP of Rwanda, but whatever! They're good people and they do good work. The end. read more

I live in Boulder, but drive 40 minutes just to see Michelle once a month for eyebrow waxing. She has the best eye for the best brows. Michelle takes her time (20 minutes!) to make sure your arch is perfect and every hair is perfectly aligned. It takes one perfectionist to know another. I highly recommend Michelle for any type of waxing services. She also has different waxes depending on the type of hair, which is unique for most waxing places. read more

BOTTOM LINE: Best brow wax, great haircuts (Andrea rules)! I would highly recommend getting your brows waxed at Urban Renewal. I've been a customer for 5 years! Michelle the owner is SPECTACULAR! She is truly an artisan when it comes to shaping. Michelle also got me started on Dermalogica products, and she is a wizard at skin care. I have had 2 facials performed by Michelle, and both have been great. I have my haircut by Andrea, and she is AMAZING. She has done both regular cuts and a style for me, rocking a cute style for me that I needed for my engagement photo-shoot. I like the more boutique feel you get from this place versus being in a huge salon with a ton of gum poppin stylists. You really feel like you're in a special spot when you visit Urban Renewal. Michelle and the stylists pick out great music, refreshments (hot tea, water, fruit mixes) and a seating area to chill at while you wait for your appointment. Try to park in front of the salon at the meters on Colfax or for free on Marion. Marion is usually all full at the end of the day, but if you're willing to walk a bit, you'll be fine. Be sure to make an appointment! Pros: Wicked skilled staff and wonderful atmosphere! Cons: None read more

Urban Renewal salon is absolutely wonderful! Not to mention that the price is right! I was in town from Oakland visiting my girlfriend when I finally gave up on trying to grow my hair out (for the 3rd time) She recommended this place to me - so I called to make an appointment first thing Tuesday morning expecting not to get in until later in the week if at all - NOPE! I got an appointment same day - in fact, only 2 hours later. I got to the salon and waited for a few minutes when the receptionist and a few stylists came over apologizing, saying that the stylist who was going to cut my hair just walked out. Instead of canceling my appointment or making me wait until later in the afternoon they got me right in AND not only that but also gave me a free eyebrow shaping! Then came the moment of truth, the haircut. I wear my hair really short - pixy even - so I've only had one other hair cut in 5 years that i've REALLY liked. But my stylist did my hair perfectly - I was really impressed. Then came my least favorite part - paying :-/ Every time I've had my haircut in the last 5 years it has run me at least $60 - But after the first time customer discount my total came to $35 which left me extra money to tip for the fabulous haircut and great service! I'll be moving to Denver in June and there is no doubt that Urban Renewal will be my salon. read more

I have not had the best run with brow waxes since I moved to Denver. I am so grateful to you Yelpers for pointing me in Michelle's direction! On a random day off, I took to Yelp to find "the" brow wax. The reviews for Michelle were great, she was close and able to get me in that day, so I booked an appointment.... Thank the waxing gods I did! She really listened to what I wanted and took her time, the result being a fantastic wax! Also, Michelle gave me some great samples that helped with some skin issues I've been having - Ill be heading in for a facial next week. read more

I just tried out Urban Renewal for the first time and I am a huge fan! Everyone was so warm and friendly. I didn't know how I wanted my hair cut and Yvonne looked at it, grabbed a photo of a look she had in mind and it was exactly what I wanted. She did a fantastic job and I left feeling bouncy and pretty. After years of trying to find someone to tame my curls, I've found my new salon. read more

I'm a fan of Michelle the esthetician!! I went there to get waxed and she was great. She took her time waxing my eyebrows and told me what to do for next time. I will definitely be going to her! read more

They're closed :( Michelle moved her esthetician services and the hairstylists disbanded: "Urban Renewal has moved locations and services offered has changed. All your waxing and skincare services will still be available at the new location in north cherry creek (inside Sola Salon studios main entrance on Detroit) at 299 Detroit st. studio #133 Urban Renewal." read more

I love UR and Michelle! I get my eyebrows waxed monthly from her because I don't trust anyone else - she's fabulous. They sell dermalogica and other great products for your skin and hair. An easy location to get to and I never have any trouble finding street parking. Just be sure to make an appointment early because Michelle gets booked fast. read more

I really enjoyed getting my haircut at UR and Mia Hatley is the best! From the first time I went in she made sure she knew what I wanted. Everyone there is very relaxed, cool and I felt like I was amongst friends. Plus they do FREE touch up's so if I just dropped in for a quick clean up it was on the house! read more

It's hard to describe what this hip little shop on Colfax offers. I myself am a fan of the facials and eyebrow/facial waxings, they are heavenly and pass my very picky "over 50 and allergic to skin care products" standards. I also have three daughters in their twenties, and all of them go there for hairstyling. It's just a great well qualified staff and we all feel we get good value for the prices. read more

I just moved to Denver, and it's always hard to find a good hairstylist in a new city. A friend recommended Mel Ahlf, and she did an amazing job. I have super thick long wavy hair and it's hard to find a stylist that can thin out my hair and still keep the length. I fully trust Mel and I walk out with a great hair cut every time! She's very professional and knows her stuff. I would recommend her to anyone!! read more

Michele rocks! Best brow wax or tweeze. She will take her time with your service. I often research and explore a number of practitioners before I commit to one, Michele knocked it out of the park on the 1st visit! read more

Went in for a cut by Melanie yesterday. She is truly an artist. I talked to her about the style I liked and she hooked me up with an awesome do. Best cut I've had in years. Definitely will be back again & again. read more

The friendliest, most talented salon in Denver. I miss Yvonne terribly. I moved away from Denver and though I go to a local salon for my root touch ups and trims, I plan trips home so Yvonne can do my cuts and highlights. Yes, I fly home for hair appointments!! I won't let anyone take more than a quarter inch, but when I see Yvonne she always knows exactly what my insane hair needs. Love love!! Michelle is an eyebrow artist, there is simply NOBODY on earth better. She will tweeze me instead of wax and always remembers my skin can't handle hot wax. She usually gets me in when I see Yvonne so I only have to take one trip downtown. Much love here too! read more

I never knew what a difference properly shaped eye brows would make until I started going to Michelle! She is great and I would recommend her to anyone! She also does a great job with face waxing and eye brow tinting! read more

Yvonne is amazing. I used to go to Blondie's for cuts/color and they did a good job, but Yvonne is amazing. She cut my hair and made me look and feel like a new person. She also does touch ups for free if you come in a few weeks later for a clean up. She highlighted my hair for the first time yesterday and used gentle products/toner and made it look fantastic. Then when I said I didn't need a style, she made sure to note it on my record and told me to come back in some weekend night and get a style/blow out for free. She ROCKS. I would recommend her to all my friends. read more

Would highly recommend Michelle for eye brow waxing. Although the price is a bit high compared to other salons, the money spent is well worth it! She is extremely thorough and does a good job telling you where you are over plucking and what areas to leave alone to maximize your shape. 10/10 for Michelle! read more

I have never felt more naturally beautiful! Michelle works with you to find a beauty routine that fits your lifestyle. After going to Michelle for eyebrow waxes and facials, I can't imagine not having this a part of my routine. She makes me feel like her only client every time :) read more

First time customer and Amber did a great job! I received a full highlight and a cut. Color was just what I expected and she was very thorough talking with me to make sure she was doing what I wanted. Also, i'm pretty particular about my bangs and she cut them spot on! She also does free bang touch-ups! Anyways, salon was great and I will definitely be back. read more